HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.04.29 - 34359MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION' #21151 April 29, 2021
BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — APPROVAL OF 2021 SAGINAW BAY
WATERSHED INITIATIVE NETWORK —GRANT ACCEPTANCE
To: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in December 2020 the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) applied
to the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) for the Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration
project; and
WHEREAS removal of the dam and restoration of the river channel and adjacent wetlands will benefit many
native species including sunfishes, rainbow darters, rainbow mussels (species of state special concern),
Blandings turtles (state special concern), mudpuppies (state special concern) and eastern Massasauga
rattlesnakes (federally threatened species); and
WHEREAS a grant from the Saginaw Bay WIN was awarded in January 2021, for $25,000 for the dam
removal and restoration project; and
WHEREAS additional grants are being applied to help further offset the cost of the total project, which has
an estimated budget of $1,647,600; and
WHEREAS the project is expected to begin in FY 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and
accepts the 2021 Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network grant award (21-067) of $25,OOOfor the period
of February 2021, through June 30, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson or his designee to execute the grant agreement and any other documentation required for the
grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2021 budget is amended as follows:
Parks and Recreation (Fund# 50800)
Revenues: FY2021
5060101-160000-690189 Capital Asset Contributions $25,000
Total Revenue $2
Expenses:
5060101-160000-796500 Budgeted Equity Adjustments 2$ 5,000
Total Expense $25 000
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution. 44
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Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
GRANT REVIEW SIGN -OFF — Parks and Recreation
GRANT NAME: Saginaw Bay Watershed Information Network (WIN)
FUNDING AGENCY: Saginaw Bay WIN
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Melissa Prowse/(248) 249-2801
STATUS: Grant Acceptance (Greater than $10,000)
DATE: 03/11 /21
Please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed internal grant review. Below are the returned comments.
The Board of Commissioners' liaison committee resolution and grant acceptance package (which should include this sign -
off and the grant agreement/contract with related documentation) may be requested to be placed on the agenda(s) of the
appropriate Board of Commissioners' committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board resolution.
DEPARTMENT REVIEW
Management and Budget:
Approved by M & B. —Lynn Sonkiss (03/09/21)
Human Resources:
I-1R Approved — No I-IR Implications — Lori Taylor (03/01/21)
Risk Management:
Approved by Risk Management. — Robert Erlenbeck (03/01/21)
Corporation Counsel:
Approved with modification by CC and approved by grantor 3.4.21 — Lisa Kavalhuna (03/04/21)
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION AGENDA
FEBRUARY 3, 2020 AGENDA ITEM NO.
PLANNING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
To: Chairman McGillivray and Commission Members
From: Daniel J. Stencil, Executive Officer
Melissa Prowse, Supervisor of Planning + Resource Development
Submitted: March 17, 2021
Subject: Approval — Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network Grant Award - $25,000
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Project History: Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Springfield Township share in the joint maintenance
and repair of the Mill Pond Dam as well as the maintenance of the Mill Pond in Springfield Township. This is due
to OCPR and Springfield Township being the majority landowners on either side of the Mill Pond and the dam.
The Mill Pond is part of Springfield Oaks Golf Course (it defines the north boundary of the golf course), and
OCPR also owns Rotary Park on the north side of the dam. Springfield Township owns and operates Mill Pond
Park, to the north and east of the Mill Pond.
Knowing the dam was reaching the end of its useful life and in need of repair, OCPR and the Township partnered
in 2019 to conduct a feasibility study for the dam, contracting with AECOM to produce the plan, including
significant public involvement. The final report indicated that due to the crushed outlet pipe that is not repairable,
the dam would need to be fully replaced, or removed. Replacement of the dam was estimated between $1.2M
- $1.3M. Removal of the dam and restoration of the natural stream channel was estimated at $1.5 - $1.7M.
However, there are multiple grant opportunities associate with removal of the dam, and no grant opportunities
associated with the replacement, therefore removing the dam should be less out-of-pocket expense for OCPR
and the Township than replacing the dam. There are also significant ecological and environmental benefits
associated with removing the dam, such as re -connecting the natural stream channel to the benefit of many
native species including rainbow darter, sunfishes, and state species of concern including mudpuppy and
rainbow mussels. The restoration of the impoundment back to prairie fen habitat will also provide critical habitat
and linkages for species such as the federally threatened eastern Massasauga rattlesnake.
Current Request: In December 2020 staff applied for a grant from the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network
(WIN) for the Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration Project. The Shiawassee River is part of the Saginaw
Bay Watershed, and our project is within a headwaters segment of the Shiawassee River.
The grant was awarded in January. This is one of hopefully many grants for this large ($1.6M) project that is
currently scheduled to begin in the spring of 2022.
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution accepting the grant of $25,000 from Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network
• Grant Agreement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission accept the grant from the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network
and forward it to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for approval and execution of the Grant
Agreement.
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MOTION
Move to approve the attached resolution accepting the grant from the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network
and forward it to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for approval and execution of the Grant
Agreement.
THE CONSERVATION FIND AND OAKLAND COUNTY, MI
GRANT AGREEMENT
This Agreement sets forth the terms of a grant for $25,000 (the "Grant") by The Conservation Fund
("TCF"), as administrator of the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network, to Oakland County, Michigan
("Grantee"), with an address at 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328, Arm. Melissa Prowse,
Supervisor, orowsem q,oakeov.com, utilizing funds as described below.
Source of Grant and Purnose of Grant:
The Grant shall be used during the period from the Effective Date to June 30, 2027 (the "Grant Period")
exclusively for activities related to the Project, as defined blow.
Grantee acknowledges that this Grant is made possible by the generous support of the twelve foundations and
corporations that make up the Funders Network of the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network ("WIN").
WIN is a volunteer organization that includes more than 90 citizens and organizations and focuses on
opportunities to better link the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of Saginaw Bay communities in
order to sustain and improve the region's quality of life.
The specific purposes of this grant award are as follows: Davisburg Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration,
as further described in Attachment A, attached hereto and made a part hereof ("the Project").
Pavment of Grant Funds
One payment to Grantee of $25,000 shall be made within 10 (ten) business clays of the Effective Date. The
"Effective Date" of the Grant Agreement shall be the (late executed by Grantee below.
Grant Terms, Conditions, and Requirements
Grantee agrees to partner with, assist, and cooperate with WIN and TCF in reporting on this Grant as set
forth herein. Specifically, the Gant is subject to the following terms, conditions, and requirements:
General
1. The Grant will support Grantee's Project.
2. The Grant may not be used for any other purpose or program of Grantee other than that specifically
set forth herein. Any portion of the grant not used for these purposes will be repaid to WIN.
3. As more specifically set forth below, Permission to make major changes in objectives, implementation
strategy, timetable, or budget, of the Project must be requested from WIN in writing, and WIN's
approval obtained before such changes are implemented.
4, Grantee will supply information as requested and described herein.
5. Grantee must ensure that all subcontracts and consulting agreements for work to be done by others
paid with funds from the Grant comply with the terms of this Agreement.
6. Grantee confirms that the Internal Revenue Service has determined that it is an organization described in
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is a publicly supported organization and not a private
foundation, and that said determination has not been revoked; or grantee confirms that it is a
governmental agency. Grantee will use this grant only for charitable and educational purposes consistent
with such tax-exempt status.
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7. No funds from this grant will be used to carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence
legislation, to influence the outcome of any public election, or to carry on directly or indirectly any voter
registration drive.
8. Grantee will adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including, but not
limited to, federal laws and regulations regarding affirmative action, forchm labor. I-9/e-
verifv/immieration issues, veterans, workers under 18, equal employment, discrimination and human
trafficking, and/or any regulations promulgated by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
9. Grantee will promptly notify WIN if Grantee's tax -exemption status is revoked or modified in any way.
10. Any modification of Grantee's scope of work that would substantially alter the proposed activities or
outcome of the project, shall be reviewed and approved in writing by a representative of WIN.
11. Other than its use for contractors or subcontractors to work on the Project, this Grant is not earmarked for
transmittal to any other entity or person, whether or not mentioned in Grantee's proposal or in any other
communications with TCF or WIN. Grantee may not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or
delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement and Attachments or with respect to the Grant.
12. Rather, Grantee accepts and will retain full control of the Grant's disposition and full responsibility for
compliance with its terms and conditions.
13. Grantee will acknowledge the contribution by TCF and WIN in public appearances, presentations, written
materials, interviews, news releases, media announcements, and any other communications related to this
Grant or the Project. Grantee will provide WIN with copies of all written or audiovisual materials that
mention or relate to the Project. Suggested language for any communications is as follows:
Funding for the Project was made possible by the generous support of The Conservation
Find and the twelve foundations and corporations that »take up the Fenders Network of
the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network ("WIN'). WIN is a volunteer organization
that includes more than 90 citizens and organizations and focuses on opportunities to
better link the economic, social, and environmental ivellbeing of'Saginow Bay communities
in order to sustain and improve the region's qualiq, of life.
Twelve area foundations and corporations work together as a Network to financially
support WINprojects. The Fenders Network includes: Bay Area Community Foundation,
Consumers EnerpD, Foundation, Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation, 1ridland
Area Community Foundation, Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation, Saginaw Communi(y
Foundation, The Dow Chemical Companv Foundation, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow
Foundation, The S.C. Johnson Fund. the Cook Family Foundation, the C.S. Molt
Foundation, and the Saginaw Bav Foundation.
More information about WIN is available on its lvebsite at ivwiv.saeinmvbavwiri.ore
14. 'To the extent permitted by law and not otherwise restricted, Grantee hereby indemnifies TCF and WIN
and holds them harmless from and against any costs, claims, losses or liabilities, including attorneys' fees,
arising from or related to any breach by Grantee of it representations made herein, or any negligence or
misconduct by Grantee in its conduct of programs, provided, however, nothing set forth in this
Agreement shall limit or otherwise affect Grantee's governmental immunity
15. The person signing below certifies his or her authority to execute this agreement on behalf of Grantee.
Specific
1. Grantee shall provide a minimum of five digital pictures, 35mm photographs, or slides that demonstrate
the Project. Grantee grants TCF and WIN a perpetual, worldwide, nontransferable license to such media
to use the media in print, digital, or electronic media (including but not limited to Web sites, electronic
mail communications, and broadcast or webeast presentations).
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2. All areas related to the Project shall contain a sign acknowledging support of WIN as a fonder, either in
text format or by applying the WIN logo to the signage. Contact Michael Kelly at
kellym@conservationfund.org for additional information on requirements.
3. Grantee will submit written report to TCF on the earlier of February 1 of each year or Project completion.
If the Project continues beyond 1 year (calculated from the Effective Date), then Grantee shall submit a
progress report on the end of each year (due February 1) during the Project, as well as a final report at the
final Project completion. A full and complete financial report, showing expenditures of Grant funds, will
be submitted to TCF at the above address with the written final report.
4. Failure to submit any report may result in a forfeiture of Grant funds and Grantee may have to return all
Grant funds to WIN.
5. Written reports shall be submitted to TCF at P.O. Box 734, Bay City, MI 48707 and via entails at
kellym@conservationftind.org.
6. Each report shall contain a narrative of no more than 2 pages describing the status of the Project. If the
Project is not completed, then Grantee shall include a target completion date and an explanation of delays
encountered in completing the Project.
7. Each report shall contain a narrative or no more than 2 pages describing the impacts of the Project.
8. Records of receipt, expenditures, and disbursements will be maintained by Grantee. Such books and
records will be made available to TCF or its representative and WIN upon request.
9. Grant funds may only be used for services performed and/or material(s) received during the Grant Period.
10. Grant funds may only be used for line item expenditures included in Grantee's approved budget as
referenced in Attachment A. Any additional line item must be approved in writing in advance by WIN.
11. WIN must approve in writing any variances more than $500.00 per line item.
12. Grantee shall retain all records and supporting documents relating to the Grant funds and the Project for 5
years after the expiration of the Grant Period.
13, All books, records, and supporting documents related to the Grant or Project will be made available to
WIN and TCF or its representative upon request during the Grant Period and for 5 years thereafter for the
purpose of making financial audits, verifications, or program evaluations.
14. Any unused Grant funds shall be returned to WIN within 3 months of the expiration of the Grant Period.
Understood, agreed, and accepted and agreed this day of_ 2021,
By:
Printed Name:
Title:
APPROVED BY THE CONSERVATION FUND on behalf of and as administrator of the Saginaw Bay
Watershed Initiative Network (\
By
Printed Name: Elizabeth G. Engle
Title: Asst, Secretary
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ATTACHMENT A: Proposed Use of Funds
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GRANT APPLICATION FORM
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Please answer the following questions in the space provided. You may include a one -page attachment. When completed, your application
packet should not exceed four pages. Send your completed form electronically to info@saginawbavwin.orR and mail a signed, hard copy to
Saginaw Bay WIN, P.O. Box 734, Bay City, MI 48707. Proposals may be submitted at any time. If you have questions, please call (989)
892-9171.
SECTION 1- GENERAL
Project Name
Davisburg Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration
Sponsoring Organization I Local Champion Is the sponsor a 5011c1131 organization?
Oakland County Parks and Recreation + Springfield Township ❑ Yes 0 No
Name & Position of Contact Person
Melissa Prowse, Supervisor, Planning + Resource Development, Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Address
2800 Watkins Lake Road
City
Waterford
Fax
Project Start Date
June,2022
SECTION 2 — PROJECT
State Zip
MI 148328
Email
prowsem@oakgm.com
Project End Date
June,2027
Phone
248-249-2801
Amount Requested
$25,000
Geographic Area Served
Greater Springfield Township/Oakland County
Please describe the project. How is it innovative? What need(s) does it address? Is there a relationship between this project and other programs/projects occurring in the
watershed?
Our project, which is a joint effort of Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Springfield Township, is the
removal of the Mill Pond Dam, and the restoration of the natural stream channel and adjacent wetlands. The
Shiawassee River corridor has been a decades -long priority for Springfield Township, who owns and actively
manages approximately 670 acres of preserves along the corridor. The 2000 Shiawassee and Huron
Headwaters Resource Preservation Project identified several ecologically/recreationally important "application
areas" within the headwaters, including the Shiawassee River corridor both upstream and downstream of the
Mill Pond. The Mill Pond is an impounded area of the river behind a deteriorating dam that was traditionally
used for recreation purposes. Stagnant water has resulted in an explosion of invasive Eurasian water milfoil that
prevents further intensive recreation and threatens the ecological health of the pond and adjacent unique prairie
fen habitat. This restoration of the Shiawassee River would return the river to a more natural state supporting
native fish and wildlife and the adjacent high -quality natural communities.
The project is innovative in that it aims to restore native habitat and create new ways for people to connect with
the landscape, by providing new wildlife viewing opportunities and future trail access and connectivity.
We are in regular conversation with the Michigan DNR who is actively working toward removal of the Trout Pond
Dam just upstream from the Mill Pond Dam. Together both projects would open up approximately 2.5 miles of
connected stream channel. Approximately .2 miles downstream, Springfield Township is working to address a
failed culvert that spans the river on a recently purchased 55-acre property which has been incorporated into the
Shiawassee Basin Preserve. Removing both dams and the failed culvert creates a unique opportunity to
connect the river from the headwaters at Shiawassee Lake down to the Holly Mill Pond Dam.
Oakland County Parks and Springfield Township are working together on this project because each have
property along the dam and Mill Pond. The Dam is jointly managed and maintained by OCPR and Springfield
Township via a MOU wherein OCPR pays 55% and Springfield Township 45% of all necessary repairs and
maintenance. This removal and restoration project would be funded via that same MOU.
SECTION 3 — COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS
What other organizations are participating in this project and what are their roles?
Springfield Township - Project PartnerlFinancial Partner; Road Commission for Oakland County - Project Supporter/working with us on restored road
crossing, Michigan DNR - Project Supporter/Partner (have funded design/engineering); Additional Supporters Oakland County Water Resource
Commissioner, Friends of the Shiawassee River, Michigan Nature Association, Six Rivers Land Conservancy, Oakland County Economic
Development & Community Affairs
SECTION 4 — SUSTAINABILITY LINKAGES AND GOALS
Describe the project's goals and how you will measure whether it has achieved those goals.
Economic goals:
See attached.
Community or social goals:
See attached.
Environmental goals:
See attached.
SECTION 5 — RELATIONSHIP TO WIN OBJECTIVES
Describe how the project fits with WIN's Vision, Mission and Guiding Principals.
Vision: The project aligns perfectly with WIN's Vision. Both OCPR and Springfield Township consider
ourselves stewards of the Saginaw Bay watershed. Springfield Township manages 670 acres along the river
corridor and the community has prioritized stewardship of those resources.
Mission: We are working cooperatively with the DNR, and have support from multiple important
partners/supporters on this project. Removal of the dam will increase sustainability and resilience by no
longer creating a hazard by overtopping during 100-year storm events. Our project mission is to open up
and reconnect the Shjawassee, while bringing the community and partners together around this unique and
important resource.
Principles: see attached.
SECTION 6 — RESULTS
What tangible results do you expect from the project and how will you measure them?
1. 0.6 miles of restored stream channel - to be monitored using Procedure 51 Survey Protocols for Wadeable
Streams and Rivers to track the physical and biological condition of the restored stream channel.
2. 11 acres of restored wetland habitat - to be tracked using Coarse Level Metrics to assess the wetland
restoration areas by measuring the cover of invasive species, native species, herbaceous and woody plants.
SECTION 7 — COMMUNICATION
How do you plan to communicate your project to the public andlor your intended audience?
We have communicated regularly with the public since the very beginning of the project Two public information meetings were held on March 5, 2019 and May 22, 2019 At both meetings
a presentation was given of the feasibility study purpose and progress and time was given for open public comment and questions. These meetings provided feedback from the community
prior to the Township Board special meeting where board members assessed the alternatives presented Planning is underway for additional community input related to the Design and
Engineering phase of the project, with a focus on public use of the restored landscape, The Township maintains a list of those who requested to receive updates on the project Company
about 1251m ividuais receive updates via email or postal mail. The last update was sent on October 2, 2020 and another will be sent in late November to provide notice of the January 19,
2021 Public Outreach Meeting with information on how to view materials and provide comment Please visit the Web site for additional information.
https,//www.springfield-twp us/our_community/mlllycnd_dam/Index.php
SECTION 8 - BUDGET
Personnel Expenses (briefly describe)
Material and Supply Expenses (briefly describe)
Equipment Expenses (briefly describe)
CommunicationfMarketing Expenses briefly describe)
Other Expenses (briefly describe)
Site preparation, Dam removal, Road Crossing Replacement,
Total Project Cost
Funds Requested from WIN
Total Budget I WIN Funds
I$1,647,600 $257000
$257000
What funds have already been obtained for this project? (describe sources)
OCPR has committed $453,000 for the project within its 3-year budget. Springfield Township has committed $93,362
as match for a NFWF grant application, but will contribute additional funding as needed. See attached for breakdown.
How do you plan to finance the portion not funded by WIN?
See above. Several grant applications as well as committed or budgeted funding from both
Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Springfield Township.
Have you contacted the community foundation in the area most directly benefited by your project? If yes, with what result?
Township staff have spoken to the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan about their failed culvert project and were told that an
application would be more competitive for their grant programs if it tied into a larger community trails/paths plan. The township is
working on developing such a plan, which will Include connectivity from Mill Pond Park and the restored natural areas and will likely
apply to CFSEM for funding for that recreation development project once the dam/impoundment restoration is completed.
Is this an ongoing project? If yes, how will funding be continued?
Yes and no. The removal and restoration construction will take approximately 1 year. We then intend
to monitor the site intensively for a minimum of 5 years. After the 5 year period both OCPR and
Springfield Township will continue to monitor/manage their respective properties as part of their
normal operating budgets.
SECTION 9 - CERTIFICATION
Our governing board approves the submission of this grant request. I certify that the information contained herein is accurate to the best of my knowledge
Melissa Prowse Digitally signed by Melissa Prowse
Date: 2020.12.01 15:36:25 -05'00' December 1, 2020
Authorized Signature Date
Melissa Prowse, Supervisor - Planning + Resource Development
Print Name and Title
Oakland County Parks and Recreation —Supplemental Information
Sustainability Linkages and Goals
Economic goals: We mope to see increased visitors to the Davisburg area once this project is completed, both to
see the restored landscape in the short-term, and to utilize trails that will connect to downtown Davisburg in the
future. Canoers and kayakers could potentially bring additional tourism and recreational activity to the
Davisburg area.
Community or social goals: With the removal of the dam, the installation of a new open -bottom culvert under
Davisburg Road, and the newly restored wetlands areas, we anticipate a beautiful new community space that
can be enjoyed by persons of all abilities. Mill Pond Park (Springfield Township) sits adjacent to the current Mill
Pond and what will be the restored river and wetlands. The park will provide a perfect overlook into the newly
restored landscape, in/around which the Township plans to develop trails in the future. Staff monitors use and
visitors of Mill Pond Park and will continue to do so once this project is completed
Environmental Goals: One of our main goals is to restore the river channel as it was originally found in the
landscape before the construction of the dam in 1836. This restoration will provide critical habitat and
connectivity In riparian wetlands for species including the eastern Massasauga rattlesnake and Blanding's turtle.
We hope to re-establish "hanging" prairie fens within the impounded area, contributing to a larger complex of
wetlands known as the Long Lake Natural Area, one of the largest examples of a prairie fen complex in the
world. Both OCPR and Springfield Township currently survey and monitorthe mill pond and our respective
adjacent properties. This will continue for at least 5 years post -completion. OCPR and the Township will also
continue to perform Coarse Level Metric Surveys to monitorthe property, as well as implement Procedure 51
Survey Protocols for Wadeable Streams and Rivers to track the physical and biological condition of the restored
stream channel.
Section 5: Guiding Principles
Pleasant and healthy environment: this project restores the environment to its natural state, creating a healthy
environment for both native fish, wildlife and plant species, and people utilizing the river and adjacent areas for
recreation.
Conserve historic, cultural and natural resources: While the Mill Pond and dam do not have any historical
significance, they do carry cultural and sentimental value to some residents. Our goal is to restore the river to
its historic/natural state, while recognizing and remembering the dam and mill pond with interpretive signage as
part of future park development.
Integrate economic prosperity, ecology and aesthetics: The restored river and new open -bottom culvert will,
we think, be a beautiful addition to the already charming downtown Davisburg area. It will simultaneously
hopefully bring new people to discover this community via road or water.
Use land and infrastructure effectively: We are working with AECOM to design an efficient and effective
removal and restoration project that still meets all environmental goals. We are working with the Road
Commission for Oakland County to ensure that road removal and replacement is seamlessly integrated into the
project.
Continually evaluate and refine shared vision and goals: We have worked with the community on this project
from the very beginning, and have defined the project based around our goals, and the feedback we received
from the community. We plan on continuing to engage with the community through completion of this project,
and the Township will continue to do so for future park amenity development to ensure that we refine and
adjust as necessary.
Resolution #21151 April 29, 2021
Moved by Long seconded by Luebs the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted.
AYES: Charles, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Joliet, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham,
McGillivray, Miller, Moss, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted.
HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on April 29, 2021,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 291h day of April, 2021.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County